Clouds

Overview

We can understand the distribution and types of clouds from the data obtained by the Meteorological satellite “Himawari”, the Global Change Observation Mission – Climate “SHIKISAI” (GCOM-C) and the Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite “IBUKI” (GOSAT). Also, concentration distribution of particulate water consisting clouds is calculated by using microwave radiometer onboard the Global Change Observation Mission – Water “SHIZUKU” (GCOM-W) etc.

Main Products

Integrated Cloud Liquid Water
Cloud Cover Rate
Cloud Phase
Water Cloud Optical Thickness
Ice Cloud Optical Thickness

Data Distribution Site

G-Portal
JAXA Himawari Monitor (P-Tree)
AMSR Viewer
JASMES Portal
JAXA GLOBAL RAINFALL WATCH
3D RAINFALL WATCH
TANSO-CAI browse image

Related satellites

Global Precipitation Measurement/Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (GPM/DPR)
Global Change Observation Mission – Climate “SHIKISAI” (GCOM-C)
Global Change Observation Mission – Water “SHIZUKU” (GCOM-W)
Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle (GOSAT-GW)
Aqua/AMSR-E
Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite “IBUKI-2” (GOSAT-2)
Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite “IBUKI” (GOSAT)
Meteorological satellite “Himawari”
Earth Clouds, Aerosols and Radiation Explorer/Cloud Profiling Radar (EarthCARE/CPR)